Billing Overview
ASG uses a simple, transparent billing model: pay-per-use with instant settlement.The Model
Key Principles
1. Prepaid Only
All usage is prepaid. You pay for a Quote, then execute. No credit lines, no invoices.2. Micro-USD Precision
All amounts are in microusd — 1/1,000,000 of a USD:- $1.00 = 1,000,000 microusd
- $0.01 = 10,000 microusd
- $0.000001 = 1 microusd
3. Instant Settlement
Payments settle on Solana in ~400ms. No waiting.4. Automatic Refunds
If you overpay (quote vs. actual), the difference is automatically returned.Flow Example
| Step | What Happens | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quote | Request inference, get price | Quote: $0.10 |
| 2. Pay | Send USDC on Solana | Paid: $0.10 |
| 3. Execute | Tool runs, measures actual cost | Actual: $0.085 |
| 4. Receipt | Get proof of work | Debited: $0.085 |
| 5. Refund | Difference returned | Refunded: $0.015 |
Billing Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Quote | Price commitment with TTL |
| Payment | USDC transfer on Solana |
| Receipt | Proof of completed work |
| Refund | Return of overpayment |